WSR 14-21-041 PROPOSED RULES DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING [Filed October 7, 2014, 11:59 a.m.]
Original Notice.
Preproposal statement of inquiry was filed as WSR 14-16-106.
Title of Rule and Other Identifying Information: WAC 170-296A-1175 Basic twenty-hour STARS training, 170-296A-1910 Basic twenty-hour STARS training, 170-296A-1975 Licensee/staff qualifications and requirements, and 170-296A-2075 Licensee and staff records.
Hearing Location(s): Department of Early Learning (DEL), Olympia Office, 1110 Jefferson Street S.E., Olympia, WA 98501, on November 25, 2014, at 12 p.m.
Date of Intended Adoption: Not earlier than November 25, 2014.
Submit Written Comments to: Rules Coordinator, DEL, P.O. Box 40970, Olympia, WA 98504-0970, e-mail rules@del.wa.gov, fax (360) 586-0533, by November 25, 2014.
Assistance for Persons with Disabilities: Contact DEL rules coordinator by November 11, 2014, (360) 725-4523.
Purpose of the Proposal and Its Anticipated Effects, Including Any Changes in Existing Rules: To remove language governing the duration of basic state training and registry system (STARS) training.
Reasons Supporting Proposal: Rule making is needed to remove language specifying the duration of basic STARS training in order to implement the new STARS curriculum, which requires thirty hours to complete. Whereas, existing WAC language specifies that basic STARS training has a twenty hour duration. The new STARS curriculum for providers contains additional training on safe sleep practices for infants to prevent sleep related incidents. Further, the new curriculum incorporates new research, updated child guidance training aligned with best practices, and additional information tied to early brain and biological development, and is aligned with DEL's child care quality framework.
Statute Being Implemented: Chapter 43.215 RCW.
Rule is not necessitated by federal law, federal or state court decision.
Name of Proponent: DEL, governmental.
Name of Agency Personnel Responsible for Drafting: Mary Kay Quinlan, Licensing Administrator, DEL State Office, P.O. Box 40970, Olympia, WA 98504, (360) 407-1953; Implementation and Enforcement: DEL licensing offices, statewide.
No small business economic impact statement has been prepared under chapter 19.85 RCW. The proposed rules are not expected to impose new costs on businesses that are required to comply. If the rules result in costs, those costs are not expected to be "more than minor" as defined in chapter 19.85 RCW.
A cost-benefit analysis is not required under RCW 34.05.328. DEL is not among the agencies listed as required to comply with RCW 34.05.328.
October 7, 2014
Elizabeth M. Hyde
Director
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 11-23-068, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12)
WAC 170-296A-1175 Basic ((twenty-hour)) STARS training.
A license applicant must complete the basic ((twenty-hour)) STARS training prior to an initial license being granted by the department.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 11-23-068, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12)
WAC 170-296A-1910 Basic ((twenty-hour)) STARS training.
A primary staff person must complete the basic ((twenty hours of)) STARS training prior to working unsupervised with the children.
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 11-23-068, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12)
WAC 170-296A-1975 Licensee/staff qualifications and requirements table.
The following table summarizes the licensee and staff qualifications and requirements found in WAC 170-296A-1700 through 170-296A-1950, and 170-296A-7675. An "X" indicates a requirement.
Licensee and Staff Qualifications Table
AMENDATORY SECTION (Amending WSR 11-23-068, filed 11/14/11, effective 3/31/12)
WAC 170-296A-2075 Licensee and staff records.
Records on file for the licensee and each staff person must include documentation of:
(1) Current first aid and infant, child and adult CPR training certification;
(2) HIV/AIDS training certification;
(3) TB test results or documentation as required under WAC 170-296A-1750;
(4) Current state food handler permit for the licensee, and for other staff if required under WAC 170-296A-7675(3);
(5) Completed background check form, or noncriminal background check form if applicable under WAC 170-296A-1225, and copy of the department-issued authorization;
(6) Copy of a current government issued picture identification;
(7) Emergency contact information;
(8) Completed application form or resume for staff when hired;
(9) Documentation for the licensee's and primary staff person only of:
(a) Basic ((twenty hour)) STARS training;
(b) Ongoing training completed; and
(c) Registration in MERIT.
(10) Record of training provided by the licensee to staff and volunteers; and
(11) Resume for the licensee only.
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